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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.99, 3,729.24 and 1,665.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.99, 3,729.24 and 1,665.92 is: 2,501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.99 : 3,729.24 = 1,665.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.99/3,729.24 = 1,665.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.99x = 3,729.24 × 1,665.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.99x = 6,212,624.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,212,624.82/2,483.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,501.07

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